Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Al-verki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 al-verki

and alverkja, adj. ind. aching, feeling pains all over the body [cp. the Scot. wark and werk and the provincial Engl. wark in the sense of ache, racking pain], Fms. v. 223, Bs. i. 615.

Similar Words

A
á-auki
á-austr
á-barning
á-bati

Runic Inscription

al-verki

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "al-verki" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
p.: page.
s. v.: sub verbo.
Scot.: Scottish.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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